Filing device



Sept- 1943- J. RE'ISTE 2,328,741

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; @M'w-M] Patented Sept. 7, 1943 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE FILING DEVICE Irwin J. Reiste, Sundance, Wyo. v

ApplicationJanuary 31, 1942, Serial No. 429,093

1 Claim.

The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in filing devices, particularly for schedule making in high schools, although it will be understood, of course, that the device may be used for any other purpose for which it may be found adapted and desirable.

The primary object of the invention is to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, novel means for facilitating the making of a schedule for the coming year by the principal of a high school.

Another very important object of the invention is to provide, in a filing device of the aforementioned character comprising a card and a plurality of clips or tabs, a novel construction whereby said clips or tabs may be firmly but .detachably secured in the desired position on said card.

Other objects of the invention are to provide a filing device of the character described which will be comparatively simple in construction, strong, durable, highly eificient in use, and which may be manufactured at low cost.

All of the foregoing, and still further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a study of the following specification, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing wherein like characters of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

Figure 1 is a view in front elevation of a filing device constructed in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 2 is a view in rear elevation thereof.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary view in cross-section, taken substantially on the line 33 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a detail view in perspective of one of the clips or tabs.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, it will be seen that the embodiment of the invention which has been illustrated comprises an elongated card I of suitable dimensions and material. Extending across the upper portion of the front of the card I is a horizontal column of spaces 2 for receiving the names of the various subjects that may be taken or numbers corresponding to the desired subjects, as at 3. The spaces 2 are defined by vertical lines 4 which depend from a line 5 extending horizontally across the upper portion of the card I. The lower portion of the front of the card I is provided with horizontal lines 6 on which may be written the name of the student and other indicia or matter. The back of the card I is provided with a horizontal column 1 (see Fig. 2) in which the subjects which have been completed" by the student may be noted. i

Extending across the upper portion of the card I is a series of perforations or openings '8. It

will be observed that a pair-of perforations 8 is provided at the top of each of the subject spaces 2. The purpose of the perforations 8 will be presently set forth.

Adjustably and removably mounted on the upper portion of the card I and projecting upwardly therefromis a plurality of clips or tabs 9. The tabs 9 may be of any suitable material. Each tab 9 is substantially U-shaped and comprises what may be considered jaws Ill and II which are adapted to receive the upper marginal portion of the card i therebetween. The jaw II terminates in a pair of inturned hooks I2 which are engageable in a pair of perforations 8 for positively anchoring the clips or tabs to the card I. The other jaw in is comparatively short and terminates in an outwardly curved lip l3 to facilitate slipping the clips on the card.

It is thought that the manner in which the device is used will be readily apparent from a consideration of the foregoing. Briefly, the cards are placed evenly in a suitable container with the clips or tabs 9 uppermost. Thus, all of the clips indicating the same subjects are aligned. A

suitable selector is then inserted through openings M which are provided therefor in the aligned clips 9 and all of the cards on which a given subject has been chosen may be lifted out. Conflicts between the given subject and any other will then be immediately discernible. By changing the movable clips or tabs each year at registration time, the cards may be used for three or four years by the student. Also, the cards may be colored to indicate the class.

It is believed that the many advantages of a filing device constructed in accordance with the present invention will be readily apparent, and although a preferred embodiment of said device is as illustrated and described, it is to be understood that changes in the details of construction may be resorted to which will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed is:

A filing device of the characterdescribed comprising a substantially U-shaped clip including comparatively long and short coacting jaws for the reception of a marginal portion of a card therebetween, said jaws having aligned openings therein for the reception of a selector rod, the short jaw'terminating in an outwardly curved lip, the long jaw including a longitudinal bifurcation on its free end, and right angularly extending hooks on the prongs of the bifurcation terminating in the longitudinal plane of the short jaw and spaced therefrom, said hooks being engageable in openings in the card for positively anchoring the clip thereon.

IRWIN J. REISTE. 

